John U. Rees joins us for our first lecture of the year, speaking on African Americans in the Continental Army. Rees will dive into the roles of African Americans in the regiments of the Continental Army, their motivation for fighting, and their experiences during and after the American Revolution. Rees is the author of They …
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Spend the day immersed in the world of George Washington and the Revolutionary era at our annual George Washington Symposium on February 7, held in the historic Dey Mansion, once used as General Washington’s Headquarters during the war.Join us for a full day of engaging lectures and presentations exploring the Revolutionary War, Washington’s leadership, military …
Unveiling Paterson’s Underground Railroad Historic Marker Trail Did you know that Paterson was a documented “station” on the Underground Railroad? Local abolitionists took extraordinary risks to help freedom seekers on their journey north to Canada. One key figure was Josiah P. Huntoon, whose home at Broadway and Bridge Street—known as “Huntoon’s Corner”—served as a vital …
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The Happy Revolution: The Educational Worlds of Early National Women Dr. Lucia McMahon, Professor in the Department of History, Philosophy, and Liberal Studies at William Paterson University, joins us for this month’s lecture at the Dey Mansion! The “happy revolution” was not in the American Revolution itself but rather the related developments that gave women …
Books Unite! is a program by Literature to Life (LTL) in collaboration with Paterson Free Public Library (PFPL) and Passaic County Community College (PCCC). It consists of a series of book clubs, live performances, and interactive workshops, cycling through three different LTL Signature Titles, along with a summer program. All of these events will be free …
The “core” members of Bruce Springsteen’s famed E Street Band over time are generally listed as Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, Max Weinberg, Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici, David Sancious, Vini Lopez, and Ernest “Boom” Carter. The band would not be what it is today, however, if not for a number of …
The ATP site rests derelict since its final closure in 1986 after over 190 years of continuous operation. The astonishing variety of Paterson’s industries of cotton and silk weaving, iron foundries, military firearms, textile dyeing and finishing all began here in 1792. Through large format, hand-printed, silver photographs, this exhibition tells the story of these …
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Join author Damien Cregeau as he speaks about his new book Portraits of Patriots, focusing on John Trumbull and five fellow patriots from Connecticut during the American Revolution. Cregeau will go into detail on John, who served as an officer in the war while beginning to become an artist. Trumbull would go on to paint …
This interactive, multi-media talk by the Museum Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music provides a look at the iconic music that helps us understand our shared history as we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence. Special emphasis is given to Thomas Edison, Paul Robeson, James P. Johnson, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, …
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January 2026 marked the 100th anniversary of the Passaic Textile Strike, when some 15,000 wool workers (largely immigrants and women) fought for better conditions, higher wages, and a union for more than a year. Although the strike was ultimately defeated, it highlighted that for many workers, the “roaring twenties” were based on worsening conditions and …
This talk by the Museum Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music provides a close look at Born to Run’s historical context, lyrical depth, and cultural resonance, examining why it continues to speak so powerfully across generations. Join us at the Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House on May …
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